An Edina police officer, Tim Olson, faces criticism for the way he handled a routine request for a black man to step aside for traffic because he forcibly grabbed the man, and now video of the event has gone viral on YouTube and ended up on national news.

New Ulm will be the site of a new ALDI grocery store as the company continues to expand in the US. Matt Lilla, the aribault Division Vice President, answered some questions from the Mankato Gazette about the new facility.

Minnesota's highly restrictive medical cannabis laws were discussed and constructively criticized at length in the Drug War Times today. The program is heralded for its quick passage through legislature and implementation in the state, but criticized by reformists who say there are too many restrictions and not enough access, plus the products are expensive causing many to purchase their pot illegally.

Extreme right wing groups have gone from a fringe group to larger numbers as Trump gains momentum. Are racists trying to claim the right wing as their own? The man that shot protestors in Minneapolis may provide some clues.